US20110222985A1 - Wing Wall Anchor - Google Patents

Abstract

Essentially this invention the Wing Wall Anchor is unique because the wings are opened parallel to the wall by the spring which is riveted between the by the nut/rivet connector. The spring opens the wings even when they are adjacent to a stud a corner wall. Also because of the size, length, width, gauge, they are able to hold more securely and require substantially less backspace and a 50% shorter bolt than similar anchors.

Description

• The ‘Wing Wall Anchor’ is a fastening device to be fabricated from cold rolled coated steel, and will have design features integrated into the assembled parts which allow it to be used as a wall anchor for the attachment of various wall mounted fixtures on to hollow core walls. It will be produced in ⅛, 3/16, ¼, 3/16 and ½ inch thread sizes.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
• This invention, in its creation is indented to provide a more effective fastening system than other existing publicly consumable fasteners. These products have a wide range, and include any and all commercial or residential framed hollow core bldg wall construction. The designer/inventor of the Wing Wall Anchor has no knowledge of any device or idea similar to this invention.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION
• The general idea of the Wing Wall Anchor is that its “ wings” are opened by its spring parallel to the wall therefore enabling the anchor to open even when placed near a stud or side wall of a masonry hollow wall as well as requiring minimum of back space for the threaded bolt used as opposed to the presently available toggle bolt type of devices backspace requirement.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING VIEWS
• Dwg. 1 Bottom view
• Dwg. 2 Front view
• Dwg. 3 Top view
• Dwg. 4 Section AA
• Dwg. 5 Isometric view-closed
• Dwg. 6 Isometric view-fully open
• Dwg. 7 Exploded view
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
• The following is the procedure for the fabrication of the Wing Wall Anchor. First the cold rolled coated steel sheet/gauge depends on the size of the fastener/is punch cut and press formed in to shapes off the upper and bottom halves of the fastener. Next coated steel wire is bent into the required spring and cut to length/gauge also depends on the size of the fastener. Last a machined nut/rivet, sized by thru threading ⅛″ to ½″, will join the appropriate lower wing, spring and upper wing, by riveting the three moving parts in to the wing wall anchor. Use of the wing wall anchor.
• The following is an example of the use of the Wing Wall Anchor. In the installation of a shelf bracket on to a gypsum wall board (GWB) wall. Depending on the weight the shelf will have to support, select the appropriate size Wing Wall Anchor. Layout the holes for the anchors as per the bracket and drill the appropriate holes into GWB. Put the bolts through the holes in the bracket and screw into the anchor so it is flush with the back of the nut. While holding the lower anchor in the closed position, insert it into the lower hole, do the same with the upper anchor. Tighten all screws to draw the wings secure to the GWB.
• Through the invention of this device, it is the inventors claim that this device and the methodology by which it is created and applied is unique and new and that no other such similar or like device(s) have been invented. Further to this claim, the inventor wishes to carry forward with this application by reducing the scope of this claim to include only the features of this invention, should an existing device preclude the inventors claim of application methodology.

Claims (3)

1) The Wing wall anchor opens parallel with the GWB.

2) It requires a smaller hole and a 50% shorter bolt.

3) The length of the wings and the bigger contact surface will provide greater holding power once fully opened.

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